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  1. Caring about the World Cup, reading, WWI centenary & the new Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville

    On the phone-in, Ben asks: Do you care that England have qualified for the World Cup.

  2. Coping with missing someone, learning Mandarin & apple cake tips from Kathy Crouch

    Ben takes your calls on coping with missing someone.

  3. Food safety, 'lists for living, moving to Somerset & a round-the-world yacht race update

    On the phone-in, Ben asks: how do you check your food is safe?

  4. Restrictions for new drivers, downsizing your home & Box blight attack at the Bishop's Palace garden in Wells

    Ben takes your calls on possible new driver restrictions including an overnight curfew.

  5. Live on board the 91热爆 Somerset Bus in Chard

    Ben's show comes live from Chard on board the 91热爆 Somerset Bus in the town centre.

  6. Somerset in the spotlight over the badger cull, looking older & Street's fire-walking 79 year old

    Ben asks: how do you feel about Somerset being in the spotlight over the badger cull?

  7. Gary Orr from Yarlington Housing Group in the 'Hot Seat'

    Ben is joined by the Chief Executive of Yarlington Housing Group for a special phone-in.

  8. Care in 15 minutes, the benefits of walking & how to become British

    On the phone-in, Ben asks: can you really care in a quarter of an hour?

  9. Dodgy pavements, Chilcompton girl 'climbs Everest' & we celebrate Somerset's charity fundraisers

    Ben takes your calls on dodgy pavements around the county.

  10. Lottery price rise, Hinkely strike price & Samuel Taylor Coleridge's great great great granddaughter

    Ben takes your calls on the increase in price of a lottery ticket.

  11. Live on board the 91热爆 Somerset Bus at the Dairy Show

    Ben's show comes live from the Bath & West Showground at the annual Dairy Show.

  12. GPs opening hours, how to stay young & Yeovil's tailor to the stars

    Ben takes your calls on the government's plans for GPs opening hours.

  13. The legalisation of drugs, carbon monoxide alarms & international cider

    On the phone-in, Ben asks: should drugs be legal?

  14. Drink-driving bans, sleeping advice & more from the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal

    Ben takes your calls on drink-driving and how to get a good night of sleep.

  15. Mental health support, key to a good marriage & Ben walks along the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

    On the phone-in, Ben asks: are we letting people with mental illnesses down?

  16. Public spitting, Quartz Festival in Taunton & artist Tazia Fawley

    Ben takes your calls on whether you think people should be fined for spitting in public.

  17. DNA database, the future of pubs, psoriasis advice & the 5:2 diet

    On the phone-in, Ben asks: what's wrong with the state collecting your DNA?

  18. Older drivers, fair trade products & Burnham-on-Sea Food Festival

    Ben takes your calls on older drivers and asks: should you have to retake your test at 70?

  19. Smoking ban in prison, homophobia and a Wellington photographer's big project

    Ben takes your calls on the Prison Service's proposed smoking ban in jails.

  20. Re-introduction of national service, meningitis awareness & your dog stories

    On the phone-in, Ben asks: should young people be made to do national service?

  21. 'Drunk tanks', Scottish independence & Jane Asher speaks to Ben

    On the phone-in, Ben asks: should drunk people be locked up?

  22. Coping with Parkinson's disease, your old clothes & silver surfers

    After Billy Connolly's diagnosis, Ben talks about coping with Parkinson's disease.

  23. How women dress, Somerset's roadworks & a five summit challenge for local politicians

    On the phone in, Ben asks: do you think all women have the right to dress how they want?

  24. Living with cancer, Frome Cheese Show & Friday 13th superstitions

    Ben takes your calls on what it's like living with cancer.

  25. Royal Mail privatisation, Yeovil footballer becomes doctor & a Somerton teen's high seas challenge

    Ben takes your calls on the privatisation of Royal Mail by the government.

  26. Live on board the 91热爆 Somerset Bus at the 'Disability Somerset' exhibition

    Ben's show comes live from the 'Disability Somerset' exhibition near Bridgwater.

  27. Big families, memories of the Quantocks & we go to 'Wills School'

    Are you irresponsible if you have a big family? Ben asks that on the phone-in.

  28. John Osman in the 'Hot Seat'

    Ben gives you the chance to put your questions to the Leader of Somerset County Council.

  29. Milk protests, water voles & Ben's wander in Wellington Park

    After a blockade by farmers, Ben asks, on the phone-in, if you'd pay more for your milk.

  30. Diana film, Kent crash & family history

    On the phone-in we ask are you going to watch the new film about Princess Diana?

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